Your shrewdness can be a boon to you today if you are called upon to speak on behalf of your position. Whether your goals are tangible or you are arguing in favor of some specific ideology, you may find you need to draw upon all of the cunning at your disposal. If the temptation to give in to others becomes too great, try reminding yourself of the importance of balanced conclusions. Striving for equanimity rather than victory today can help you give equal weight to both sides involved in the negotiations at hand. Remember that you need not abandon your stance in order to help others attain their desires.

When negotiating, it is important that we do not allow our empathy for our adversary to cause us to forget what our own goals are. The purpose of a conciliatory encounter is to ensure that all involved parties leave the table satisfied to some extent. We undermine this objective when we lose our attachment to the perspective we initially embraced. We must remain astute and aware so that we can continue to consider the needs of our opponent while also doing all we can to ensure that we can come to a mutually agreeable solution. This balanced approach to negotiations allows us to keep our own concerns in the forefront of our minds without discounting that which is important to those on the other side of the table. You will eventually find a pleasing middle ground today when you strive to come to a compromise with those whose objectives differ from your own.

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